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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.07, 1,314.36 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.07, 1,314.36 and 259.79 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.07 : 1,314.36 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.07/1,314.36 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.07x = 1,314.36 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.07x = 341,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,458.41/876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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